Wally Ritchie, baseball player, 1987-1992

Wally Ritchie

Born: 7/12/1965 in Glendale, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-05-01 | Final Game: 1992-07-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Wallace Reid Ritchie

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Biography

Wally Ritchie, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 until his retirement on July 28, 1992. Known for his competitive spirit and effective pitching style, Ritchie made his mark in the major leagues with a career record of 6-5 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.14. Over his time on the mound, he notched 98 strikeouts and secured 4 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure and contribute to his team’s success in critical situations. Ritchie's playing career took place during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. His skill set allowed him to adapt to the changing landscape of the game, where relief pitchers began to play more pivotal roles in determining the outcomes of close contests. Though his career was relatively brief, Wally Ritchie's contributions to the teams he played for left a lasting impression, as he exemplified the dedication and resilience that defined many players of his generation.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
6 5 147 0 0 0 4 177.7 167 62 16 80 98 3.14 0

Career ERA 3.14 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 19.9% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1987 PHI NL 3 2 49 0 0 0 3 62.3 60 26 29 45 3.75 4.29 (+13%) -388.2
1988 PHI NL 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 26.0 19 9 17 8 3.12 3.73 (+17%) -651.5
1991 PHI NL 1 2 39 0 0 0 0 50.3 44 14 17 26 2.50 3.91 (+36%) -97.8
1992 PHI NL 2 1 40 0 0 0 1 39.0 44 13 17 19 3.00 3.75 (+20%) -364.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
147 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.125 0.222 0.125 0.347 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 51.4% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 67.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.347 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 51.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1987 PHI NL 49 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1988 PHI NL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 PHI NL 39 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 PHI NL 40 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 147 0 3 26 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 PHI P 49 0 1 9 0 0
1988 PHI P 19 0 0 4 0 0
1991 PHI P 39 0 1 8 0 0
1992 PHI P 40 0 1 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 147

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 PHI NL $165,000
1988 PHI NL $77,500
1987 PHI NL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $305,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brigham Young University Provo UT 1984
Glendale Community College Glendale CA 1985